List of Motörhead band members
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Motörhead live at Red's in Edmonton, Alberta, May 2005. Right to left: Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, Mikkey Dee and Phil Campbell. |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Members | |
| Lemmy Kilmister Phil Campbell Mikkey Dee |
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| Past members | |
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The English heavy metal band Motörhead were formed in London in 1975 when singer/bassist Lemmy (Ian Kilmister) left the band Hawkwind. On the advice of Mick Farren, he recruited former Pink Fairies guitarist/singer Larry Wallis and drummer Lucas Fox.
The original line-up was short-lived and Wallis and Fox were replaced by Eddie Clarke and Phil Taylor respectively, this line-up lasting for six years, producing six albums and becoming the band's most commercially successful and critically acclaimed incarnation. Clarke was replaced for one album by former Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson.
In 1984, Lemmy remained the only member when the band was reconstituted with two guitarists, Würzel (Michael Burston) and Phil Campbell, and former Saxon drummer Pete Gill. Gill's tenure lasted three years, when he was replaced by the returning Taylor. Taylor was with the band for a further five years, then in 1992 was replaced by former King Diamond drummer Mikkey Dee, who remains with the band today. In 1995, guitarist Würzel departed leaving Campbell as the sole guitarist in a power trio.
The band have on occasion collaborated with other bands, such as The Damned as Motördamn, Girlschool as Headgirl and Plasmatics. They have also welcomed various guest contributors to both their live appearances and studio recordings, including: Slash and Dizzy Reed (Guns N' Roses); Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath); Steve Vai; the professional wrestler Triple H; C. C. DeVille (Poison), Mike Inez (Alice in Chains); Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe); Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy); Doro Pesch (Warlock); Brian May (Queen); Ace (Skunk Anansie).
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Current members
- Lemmy Kilmister
- Active: 1975–present
- Instruments: lead vocals, bass
- Occasional instruments: backing vocals, guitar, eight-string bass, cello arrangements, harmonica
- Release contributions: all Motörhead releases
- Phil Campbell
- Active: 1984–present
- Instruments: guitars, backing vocals
- Occasional instruments: acoustic guitar
- Release contributions: all Motörhead releases from Orgasmatron (1986)
- Mikkey Dee
- Active: 1991–present
- Instruments: drums
- Occasional instruments: percussion, acoustic guitar
- Release contributions: all releases from Bastards (1993)
Former members
- Larry Wallis
- Active: 1975–1976
- Instruments: guitar
- Occasional instruments: backing vocals, lead vocals
- Release contributions: On Parole (1975)
- Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor
- Active: 1975–1984, 1987–1992
- Instruments: drums
- Release contributions: On Parole (1975), Motörhead (1977), Overkill (1979), Bomber (1979), Ace of Spades (1980), Iron Fist (1982), Another Perfect Day (1983), Rock 'n' Roll (1987), 1916 (1991), March ör Die (1992)
- "Fast" Eddie Clarke
- Active: 1976–1982
- Instruments: guitar
- Occasional instruments: lead vocals
- Release contributions: Motörhead (1977), Overkill (1979), Bomber (1979), Ace of Spades (1980), Iron Fist (1982)
- Brian Robertson
- Active: 1982–1983
- Instruments: guitar
- Occasional instruments: piano
- Release contributions: Another Perfect Day (1983)
- Würzel
- Active: 1984–1995
- Instruments: guitar
- Release contributions: Orgasmatron (1986), Rock 'n' Roll (1987), 1916 (1991), March ör Die (1992), Bastards (1993), Sacrifice (1995)
- Pete Gill
- Active: 1984–1987
- Instruments: drums
- Release contributions: Orgasmatron (1986)
- Matt Sorum
- Active: 2009
- Instruments: drums
- Release contributions: none, touring member 2009
Timeline
Band lineups
Notes
- a^ St. Valentine's Day Massacre is a collaboration between Motörhead and Girlschool
- b^ Stand by Your Man is a collaboration between Motörhead and Plasmatics
- c^ The Birthday Party features guest appearances from all former Motörhead members, and Thin Lizzy bassist/singer Phil Lynott.
- d^ Tommy Aldridge status was as a session player on the recording of March ör Die.
- e^ March ör Die features guest appearances from Slash and Ozzy Osbourne.
- f^ 25 & Alive Boneshake features guest appearances from former Motörhead member Eddie Clarke; Phil Campbell's son Todd Campbell; Lemmy's son Paul Inder; Whitfield Crane from Ugly Kid Joe; Doro Pesch from Warlock; Brian May from Queen and Ace from Skunk Anansie.
- g^ Hammered features guest appearances from Triple H and Dizzy Reed
- h^ Inferno features guest appearances from Steve Vai
- i^ Kiss of Death features guest appearances from C. C. DeVille, Mike Inez and Zoli Teglas